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Markus Friedrich: /* Trim lines */

2021-07-28T14:40:55Z

Trim lines

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	[[Image:LinienTrimmen7.png]]<br>'''Image 7:''' Delete.		[[Image:LinienTrimmen7.png]]<br>'''Image 7:''' Delete.




			[[Image:kontextmenu_e.jpg]]<br>'''Image 8:''' Context menu: Untick line if ticked


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	== Shift lines ==		== Shift lines ==

Harald Friedrich: /* Trim lines */

2021-03-10T15:22:00Z

Trim lines

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	Lines crossing each other can be trimmed (=deleted) to the point of intersection. Please find this function in menu '''Actions/Trim lines'''. Highlighted lines will be converted to segments so that parts of the lines can be deleted.<br><br>		Lines crossing each other can be trimmed (=deleted) to the point of intersection. Please find this function in menu '''Actions/Trim lines'''. Highlighted lines will be converted to segments so that parts of the lines can be deleted.<br><br>

	A circle, for example, must always be cut in two ~~points at~~ the same time. If a line starts inside the circle and ends outside the circle, only the line will be cut after "Trim lines" was used. The circle itself ~~ccloses~~ again "from behind" thus is cut only on one ~~point~~. Only if at least 2 lines intersect the circle the way described, or one line intersects the circle at two ~~points~~, two arcs of the circle will be created. So at least 2 intersections within ~~the~~ circle are needed.<br><br>		A '''full circle''', for example, must always be cut at '''two positions''' the same time. If a line starts inside the circle and ends outside the circle, only the line will be cut into two pieces after "Trim lines" was used. The circle itself closes again "from behind" thus is cut only at one position. Only if at least 2 lines intersect the circle the way described, or one line intersects the circle two two, two arcs of the circle will be created. So at least 2 intersections within a full circle are needed.<br><br>

	The following example shows how to create an inner outbreak within the PCB [[outline]] having the shape of a segment of a circle:<br><br>		The following example shows how to create an inner outbreak within the PCB [[outline]] having the shape of a segment of a circle:<br><br>

Markus Friedrich: /* Trim lines */

2021-03-09T11:27:12Z

Trim lines

Markus Friedrich at 11:23, 9 March 2021

2021-03-09T11:23:11Z

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	== Trim lines ==		== Trim lines ==

			Lines crossing each other can be trimmed (=deleted) to the point of intersection. Please find this function in menu '''Actions/Trim lines'''. Highlighted lines will be converted to segments so that parts of the lines can be deleted.<br><br>

	~~Lines crossing each other can~~ be ~~trimmed (=deleted) to~~ the ~~point of intersection~~. ~~Please find this function in menu '''Actions/~~Trim lines~~'''~~. ~~Highlighted~~ lines ~~will be converted to segments so that parts of~~ the ~~lines can be deleted~~. The following example shows how to create an inner outbreak within the PCB [[outline]] having the shape of a segment of a circle:		A circle, for example, must always be cut in two places at the same time. If a line starts inside the circle and ends outside the circle, only the line is cut during "Trim lines". The circle comes together again "from behind". Only if at least 2 lines intersect the circle, or one line intersects the circle at two points, two arcs are created. So at least 2 intersections within the circle are needed.<br><br>

			The following example shows how to create an inner outbreak within the PCB [[outline]] having the shape of a segment of a circle:<br><br>


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	[[Image:LinienTrimmen1.png]]<br>'''Image 1:''' An outline figure consisting of two drawing elements		[[Image:LinienTrimmen1.png]]<br>'''Image 1:''' An outline figure consisting of two drawing elements




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	[[Image:LinienTrimmen7.png]]<br>'''Image 7:''' Delete.		[[Image:LinienTrimmen7.png]]<br>'''Image 7:''' Delete.


	== Shift lines ==		== Shift lines ==

Markus Friedrich: /* Trim lines */

2018-10-05T12:03:11Z

Trim lines

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	[[Image:LinienTrimmen3_e.~~png~~]]<br>'''Image 3:''' Select option "Trim Lines..." in '''Menu Actions'''		[[Image:LinienTrimmen3_e.jpg]]<br>'''Image 3:''' Select option "Trim Lines..." in '''Menu Actions'''

Markus Friedrich: /* Lines show too wide */

2018-02-23T13:16:50Z

Lines show too wide

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	[[Image:Linienbreite_e.jpg\|line width\|none]]<br>Image: Define the real line width of a one pixel line.<br><br>		[[Image:Linienbreite_e.jpg\|line width\|none]]<br>Image: Define the real line width of a one pixel line.<br><br>




	== Trim lines ==		== Trim lines ==

Markus Friedrich at 13:16, 23 February 2018

2018-02-23T13:16:06Z

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 '''Rounded:''' The ends of the line segment have round caps. This causes smart connections of segments when sharp bending.<br>
 '''Hatched:''' Hatched lines can be used for the force lines between corresponding potentiometers and between inductivity and contact of a relay (line options).<br>
 == Trim lines ==

Markus Friedrich at 10:54, 7 March 2014

2014-03-07T10:54:21Z

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	Set the bending mode here:<br><br>		Set the bending mode here:<br><br>

	[[Image:~~Knickmodus~~.jpg\|none]]<br><br>		[[Image:bending_modes.jpg\|none]]<br><br>
	Using the space bar toggles between "neighboured" bending modes during the placemnet of lines. See also [[Drag]].<br><br>		Using the space bar toggles between "neighboured" bending modes during the placemnet of lines. See also [[Drag]].<br><br>

Markus Friedrich: /* What you can do... */

2014-03-07T10:51:44Z

What you can do...

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	[[Image:~~zeichnen4~~.jpg\|none]]<br>		[[Image:zeichnen4_e.jpg\|none]]<br>
	Image: Right mouse key '''[[M2]]''' on a black touchpad of a line opens the context menu		Image: Right mouse key '''[[M2]]''' on a black touchpad of a line opens the context menu

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	[[Image:Knickmodus.jpg\|none]]<br><br>		[[Image:Knickmodus.jpg\|none]]<br><br>
	Using the space bar toggles between "neighboured" bending modes during the placemnet of lines. See also [[Drag]].<br><br>		Using the space bar toggles between "neighboured" bending modes during the placemnet of lines. See also [[Drag]].<br><br>



	== Leave this mode ==		== Leave this mode ==

Markus Friedrich at 10:51, 7 March 2014

2014-03-07T10:51:29Z

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	'''Pleae note:'''		'''Pleae note:'''
	[[Drawing]] a line does not mean placing a [[signal]] track! A line in TARGET is just a kind of painting and can not achieve electrical functions. Lines are used eg for the drawing of [[outline]]s of component symbols or packages (upon layer '''21 Position top''' or layer '''7 Position bottom'''), for the [[outline]] of the whole board (upon layer '''23 Outline'''), for the imaging of a [[bridge]] eg on layer '''21 position top''', for the force lines between corresponding potentiometers, between inductivity and contact of a relay and for any kind of drawing upon any kind of layer.<br><br>		[[Drawing]] a line does not mean placing a [[signal]] track! A line in TARGET is just a kind of painting and can not achieve electrical functions. Lines are used e.g. for the drawing of [[outline]]s of component symbols or packages (upon layer '''21 Position top''' or layer '''7 Position bottom'''), for the [[outline]] of the whole board (upon layer '''23 Outline'''), for the imaging of a [[bridge]] e.g. on layer '''21 position top''', for the force lines between corresponding potentiometers, between inductivity and contact of a relay and for any kind of drawing upon any kind of layer. For drawing signals and tracks please use the icons: [[Image:DrawSignal.jpg]] and [[image:DrawTrack.jpg]]<br><br>


			== What you can do... ==

			Press '''[o]''' (for options) for line settings. A [[Mousekeys\|'''M1''']] click creates the first segment. Use further [[Mousekeys\|'''M1''']] clicks to draw a polyline. Also use the drag-function '''[g]'''. Click [[Mousekeys\|'''M1''']] upon a line and grab one of the little black touchpads at the ends of the highlighted line by [[Mousekeys\|'''M1H''']] and drag it to the desired spot. Add vertices by pressing [[Mousekeys\|'''M2''']] on a box and follow the context menu.<br><br>


			[[Image:zeichnen4.jpg\|none]]<br>
			Image: Right mouse key '''[[M2]]''' on a black touchpad of a line opens the context menu

			Set the bending mode here:<br><br>

			[[Image:Knickmodus.jpg\|none]]<br><br>
			Using the space bar toggles between "neighboured" bending modes during the placemnet of lines. See also [[Drag]].<br><br>

	~~What you can do...<br>~~
	Press '''[o]''' (for options) for line settings. A [[Mousekeys\|'''M1''']] click creates the first segment. Use further [[Mousekeys\|'''M1''']] clicks to draw a polyline. These lines can not be used for signals. Choose eg a dashed line style when pressing '''[o]''' (for options). Also use the drag-function '''[g]'''. Click [[Mousekeys\|'''M1''']] upon a line and grab one of the little black touchpads at the ends of the highlighted line by [[Mousekeys\|'''M1H''']] and drag it to the desired place. Add bending points by pressing [[Mousekeys\|'''M2''']] on a box and follow the selection menu.<br><br>

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	Lines crossing each other can be trimmed (=deleted) to the point of intersection. Please find this function in menu '''Actions/Trim lines'''. Highlighted lines will be converted to segments so that parts of the lines can be deleted.<br><br>		Lines crossing each other can be trimmed (=deleted) to the point of intersection. Please find this function in menu '''Actions/Trim lines'''. Highlighted lines will be converted to segments so that parts of the lines can be deleted.<br><br>

	A circle, for example, must always be cut in two ~~places~~ at the same time. If a line starts inside the circle and ends outside the circle, only the line is cut ~~during~~ "Trim lines". The circle ~~comes together~~ again "from behind". Only if at least 2 lines intersect the circle, or one line intersects the circle at two points, two arcs ~~are~~ created. So at least 2 intersections within the circle are needed.<br><br>		A circle, for example, must always be cut in two points at the same time. If a line starts inside the circle and ends outside the circle, only the line will be cut after "Trim lines" was used. The circle itself ccloses again "from behind" thus is cut only on one point. Only if at least 2 lines intersect the circle the way described, or one line intersects the circle at two points, two arcs of the circle will be created. So at least 2 intersections within the circle are needed.<br><br>

	The following example shows how to create an inner outbreak within the PCB [[outline]] having the shape of a segment of a circle:<br><br>		The following example shows how to create an inner outbreak within the PCB [[outline]] having the shape of a segment of a circle:<br><br>



	[[Image:LinienTrimmen1.png]]<br>'''Image 1:''' An outline figure consisting of two drawing elements		[[Image:LinienTrimmen1.png]]<br>'''Image 1:''' An outline figure consisting of two drawing elements




	[[Image:LinienTrimmen2.png]]<br>'''Image 2:''' Highlight the elements subtending to each other ([Shift]+[M1])		[[Image:LinienTrimmen2.png]]<br>'''Image 2:''' Highlight the elements subtending to each other ([Shift]+[M1])




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	[[Image:LinienTrimmen4.png]]]<br>'''Image 4:''' Highlight -		[[Image:LinienTrimmen4.png]]]<br>'''Image 4:''' Highlight -




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	[[Image:LinienTrimmen5.png]]<br>'''Image 5:''' Delete.		[[Image:LinienTrimmen5.png]]<br>'''Image 5:''' Delete.




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	[[Image:LinienTrimmen6.png]]<br>'''Image 6:''' Highlight -		[[Image:LinienTrimmen6.png]]<br>'''Image 6:''' Highlight -






	[[Image:LinienTrimmen7.png]]<br>'''Image 7:''' Delete.		[[Image:LinienTrimmen7.png]]<br>'''Image 7:''' Delete.


	== Shift lines ==		== Shift lines ==